Old temperance history spans centuries in world context
A historical sketch traces temperance origins from ancient fermented beverages through the rise of abstinence to modern prohibition. It notes early social and legal actions in Europe and America, including 18th century church advocacy, 1651 East Hampton restrictions, 1760 Virginia rules, 1846 Maine prohibition, and the progression to nationwide prohibition after lengthy state-level efforts.
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United States
Inot
Mahomed
Europe
England
London
America
New England
East Hampton
L. I
Virginia
Jamestown
Connecticut
John Chambers
Nassau
N. H
Washington
Great Britain
Maine
Congress
Government examinations issued for many civil service jobs
The secretary of the United States Civil Service Commission in the Old Customs House St Louis released a list of pending examinations revealing numerous vacancies across most government branches. Posts are in Illinois Missouri Kansas Arkansas and Oklahoma with June 14 exams for several towns and over a hundred exams between May 27 and July 23 for high salaried posts in Washington D C, including stenographers clerks and draftsmen.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Customs House
St. Louis
Illinois
Missouri
Kansas
Arkansas
Oklahoa
Knox
Dermott
Ark
Bartlesville
Cleveland
Cordell
Hugo
Ponca City
Oklo
Alton
Decatur
Hillsboro
Lawrenceville
Marion
Marshall, Ill
Abione
Manhattan
Kans
Brookfield
Kansas City
Poplar Bluffs
St. Joseph
President Asked to Return From Paris
Francis J. Finneran and twenty six Massachusetts Democrats urge President Wilson to come home from Paris. The cablegram says citizens want him to focus on reducing the high cost of living, which they deem more important than the League of Nations.
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Wilson
Paris
Francis J. Finneran
Democratic Club of
Massachusetts
United States
League of Nations
Reform Talk Amid Silence Stirring Quiet Debate
A commentary notes that broad reform is urged by many yet a single speaker refrains from directly addressing others. The piece emphasizes collective change while some resist public instruction or scolding.
Mussel shells rise in value and danger to industry
Vincennes report notes mussel shells now fetch 40 dollars a ton and include wash boards and thin shells once discarded. Harry Williams warns the supply dwindles as rivers are cleaned, threatening future digging and pearl yields in the Wabash region.
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Harry Williams
Vincennes
Williams
Jake Englehart
Paris
Rough Voyage for 38th Division Veterans Return
The 38th Division veterans aboard the Siboney faced a hard voyage with 700 casualties reported, many from July to November. Col Clinnin praised the troops as they marched 51 kilometers in one stretch, trailing heavy packs and rifles, with multiple decorations earned or pending.
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Siboney
Edw. L King
65Th
Clinnin
Camp Mills
D. Ss. C
Wes Wyere O
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